born 1951
Sting, born Gordon Sumner on October 2, 1951, is an English musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and bassist of the rock band The Police, which achieved global fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s. After the band's disbandment, he launched a successful solo career, blending rock, jazz, and world music, and has received numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards and a Golden Globe. Sting is also known for his activism in environmental and human rights issues.